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NURS 703 - Advanced Mental Health Therapies: Individuals & Groups

(3 units)
Theoretical and practical strategies for individual, family, and group therapy treatments.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 701 .

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify principles of individual, family, and group therapy models used in psychiatric mental health care.
2. demonstrate the role of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner as a psychotherapist.
3. develop an effective plan of therapy and psychoeducation for individuals, families, and groups, incorporating cultural, ethnic, and developmental variations.
4. describe factors contributing to a therapeutic relationship between a provider and an individual, family or group to promote positive clinical outcomes and ensure patient safety.
5. recognize evidence-based practice psychotherapeutic interventions for acute and chronic mental health conditions for individuals, families and groups.
6. identify and maintain professional boundaries to preserve the integrity of the therapeutic process.
7. demonstrate knowledge of the principles of family dynamics, social support systems, and ethics in therapy.
8. evaluate intended outcomes when treating clients with individual, family, or group therapy models.


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